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Oroville

Washington · 1,935 residents (2025 est.) · 1.69 sq mi
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Oroville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,605
−3%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+29%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oroville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,755
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,301 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,122
+155%since 2000
from $12,220 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+32%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+37%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,253)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(282)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(902)
Black2.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino24%(386)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(273)
Diversity Score74.6%(1,197)
Diversity Score
75
+95%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−10%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, Washington?

Oroville, Washington has about 1,605 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oroville, Washington?

The typical household in Oroville, Washington earns about $39,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oroville, Washington expensive?

In Oroville, Washington, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, Washington?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oroville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oroville, Washington?

About 26.9% of people in Oroville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oroville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Oroville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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